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Olivia Dunneisn't quite ready to move on just yet. The star gymnast is still holding on to the career that made her a household name, and the critics haven't been kind. Some claim she's been in college too long, dealing with injuries and uncertainty about what comes next. But is that really fair?
After sharing on social media that she keeps reliving the moments that defined her career, the backlash only grew louder. To some, she's a veteran stuck in a loop, with no clear direction. Trolls on the internet have taken the opportunity to fuel more negativity, insisting she's lost her way.
Critics say she's stuck in the past
Fans, however, are split. While some continue to her, others worry that she's clinging to the past, unable to move forward. That's a harsh reality for someone who has given so much to LSU. Her latest post raised eyebrows, making some wonder if she has anything left to give or if she's simply holding onto what could have been in her final year as a collegiate athlete.
The criticism hasn't been subtle-or fair. Dunne has pointed out that plenty of male athletes have found themselves in similar situations, yet they're treated differently. She's been vocal about putting an end to the hate, especially when the full story isn't known. Let's not forget-Livvy returned to LSU for a fifth year without a scholarship, funding her own way to make up for the year lost to the pandemic. That the odds didn't work in her favor this season is another story entirely.
Doubters have drawn other conclusions
Despite not competing since late January, Livvy has shown just how tight the LSU Tigers are. She may not have been on the mat, but she was still part of the celebration. After all, once a Tiger, always a Tiger. Some argue that while she didn't contribute on the competition floor, her presence in the locker room or behind the scenes may have been just as valuable. As the team's veteran, she has experience that can't be overlooked.
And here's what really seems to be getting under the trolls' skin-yes, Olivia Dunne came back without a scholarship to finish what she started. But more and more people are beginning to believe that her return had just as much to do with securing another year of NIL deals and leveraging her millions of social media followers